Doon Brae Short Course
Doon Brae is a new 9-hole short course at The Highlands. It is fitting because, Doon means going down into a valley, and Brae means hillside in Scottish. This course is set on a hillside and doubles as a ski slope in the winter months.
Doon Brae, our new par-3 short course at The Highlands, was designed to be FUN for all ages and ability levels. Experience holes inspired by golf's most legendary holes and enjoy the Back Yaird, a 27-hole putting area located nearby.
Inspired by History, Designed for Fun
The new short course at The Highlands is named Doon Brae, where Doon means going down into a valley, and Brae means hillside in Scottish, is fitting as the routing of the course is set along the hillside that doubles as a ski slope during the winter months.
Doon Brae and the accompanying Back Yaird 27-hole Himalayan putting course at The Highlands are entirely new designs from renowned Michigan golf course architect Ray Hearn. The course will feature downhill, flat, uphill, and sidehill fairway lies, generally moving horizontally back and forth across the slope. Two to three fairway options are available for each hole, and you can be creative with the placement of your tee shots. The unique Doon Brae course will be lit for nighttime rounds as it is set along the lower slopes skiers frequent in the winter.
The Back Yaird putting course is at the foot of the slopes, on 1 ½ acres, near the Main Lodge. The undulations will “test” the skills of all levels of golfers and non-golfers in a relaxed setting, and the correct “aiming point” is often not the straightest.
Doon Brae Course Map
Pricing
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (18+) | Starting at $50+ |
| Juniors (17 & Under) | Free prior to 2 PM | $20 after 2 PM |
| Back Yaird Putting Course | Free to all hotel guests, members, and golfing guests. | $10 for all others and includes putter rental. |
Juniors must be accompanied by an adult.
FAQ
Check-in is at The Doon Brae Golf Shop located behind the Slopeside Lounge next to the Putting Green
Up to 8 golfers may play together in one group; groups of more than four golfers will need to occupy multiple tee times.
Rental Clubs and “Day Bags” are available at the Doon Brae Golf Shop at no charge.
The Back Yaird Putting Course is located behind the Main Lodge's Slopeside Lounge.